The Big O, Tom E. Curran and Bob E. Neumier debate why the Patriots don't sign high quality free agents like Carlos Dansby or Bart Scott and whether or not Vince Wilfork's lack of defensive statistics mean he's not the great player everyone thinks he is.

issued his hilarious apology in the locker room for being late to meetings, with fellow Patriots Gary Guyton and DerrickBurgess in earshot. The difference this time is that Tebow is a ready-made soldier with a great work ethic and the discipline to do what is asked. He won’t make any waves. He’ll

t been shy about bringing in ex-Oakland pass rushers over the last few seasons, including Trevor Scott and DerrickBurgess . And while they have had mixed results -- to be kind -- they could try and do the same with Bryant. By the numbers: According to Pro Football Focus

13: Defensive lineman Ty Warren is placed on season-ending injured reserve with a hip injury, and linebacker DerrickBurgess — who was missing for the first two weeks of training camp — is activated. (Burgess is later released on Sept. 4.) Aug. 30: News surfaces of rookie linebacker Brandon Spikes ’ involvement in a sex tape that has been disseminated

through adversity, and days later, the infamous “Late-Gate” scandal involving Adalius Thomas , Randy Moss , DerrickBurgess and Gary Guyton took place, creating a perfect storm of discontent around the team. In the wake of Monday night's win — a double-digit victory

room presence, and one of the biggest Cleveland Indians fans to have ever suited up for the Patriots . Linebacker DerrickBurgess : The 32-year-old former Pro Bowler, who was acquired prior to the 2009 season for a third- and fifth-round

seasons with eight sacks or more. Aug. 6, 2009 — Trade third- and fifth-round picks to Oakland for linebacker DerrickBurgess : The 6-foot-2, 266-pounder out of Ole Miss was acquired by the Patriots roughly a month before the start of the 2009

his situation with the infamous “LateGate” situation in 2009 involving Thomas, Randy Moss , Gary Guyton and DerrickBurgess . On a snowy morning, that foursome showed up late to a meeting, and were sent home by Belichick. For more Patriots

his situation with the infamous “LateGate” situation in 2009 involving Thomas, Randy Moss , Gary Guyton and DerrickBurgess . On a snowy morning, that foursome showed up late to a meeting, and were sent home by Belichick. For more Patriots

2013), Albert Haynesworth , Andre Carter , Mark Anderson and Shaun Ellis (2011), Gerard Warren (2010) and DerrickBurgess (2009) have all been veteran additions to the defensive line. As for Smith, he presents himself as an intriguing prospect

reported was the “final straw” for Bill Belichick . In December 2009, the quartet of Adalius Thomas , Randy Moss , DerrickBurgess and Gary Guyton were sent home after arriving minutes after an 8 a.m. meeting started. The Globe’s Shalise Manza